Browne Jacobson appoints London partners

UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has strengthened its London office with the appointment of Christian Major and Phil James as partners, supporting the firm’s continued growth in the capital.

Christian joins the London-based real estate investment team from K&L Gates, bringing extensive experience advising investors, developers and corporate occupiers on complex real estate transactions across the UK. 

Recognised in The Legal 500, he advises clients on acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development and asset management.

Phil joins from Eversheds Sutherland as head of UK data, privacy and cybersecurity and will co-lead Browne Jacobson’s international data, privacy and cybersecurity practice. 

With more than 25 years’ experience, he advises organisations on data protection, AI, cybersecurity and regulatory risk.

Phil said: “Clients are facing unprecedented data and AI challenges that require integrated, holistic, cross-disciplinary advice. 

“Most importantly, advice that is both innovative and actionable, across constantly changing and overlapping regulatory frameworks, often in multiple jurisdictions. 

“I’m thrilled to help lead this offering and work with some exceptional lawyers across the network.”

Their appointments form part of Browne Jacobson’s wider UK and Ireland strategy, strengthening interconnected practices to support clients operating nationally and internationally.

Declan Cushley, partner and head of the firm's London office, added: “Christian and Phil are exactly the calibre of lawyer we're bringing into London right now. 

“These aren’t just strong hires, they’re statement hires. 

“Both are leaders in their fields, both are here because they see what we’re building, and both significantly raise our game in areas where client demand is fierce.”

Jeanne Kelly, co-head of the International Data Group, added: “Phil will work closely with our team in Ireland and across our network, whilst leading our expanded UK data capability. 

“Combined with our existing 25-strong technology and media group in London, we’re equipped to tackle the most demanding, multi-jurisdictional data challenges our clients face.”

Richard Medd, managing partner, added: “We are absolutely committed to growing and developing market-leading capability across our seven-office network. 

“Our ambitions in our newest offices, London, Dublin, Manchester and Cardiff, are particularly strong, and these appointments demonstrate our determination to build interconnected practices that can serve our clients’ needs wherever they do business, across the UK & Ireland and internationally.”

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